Publications

Practical guidance

Ancient woodland restoration – protecting woodland features

Practical guidance and advice on protecting archaeology, sensitive wildlife and other rare or special features during ancient woodland restoration.

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Practical guidance

Discovering ancient woodland features - identifying and protecting important heritage

A toolkit to help ancient woodland owners find and identify historically significant remnant features such as archaeology, sensitive plants and veteran trees.

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Journal

Wood Wise – secrets of the soil

The spring 2016 issue of Wood Wise delves into woodland soil, its function, its species, the threats to its health, and ways to manage it for the future.

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Case study

Addressing tree disease within plantations on ancient woodland sites

A case study on how ancient woodland restoration can proceed following the clear felling necessary to eliminate Phytophthora ramorum, a tree disease of larch.

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Practical guidance

Keeping rivers cool: shade for climate change adaptation

Practical guidance on using trees to shade rivers, helping freshwater habitats and species such as trout and salmon withstand the effects of climate change.

PDF (4.41 MB)

Position statement

Moving plants and animals for conservation - the Trust's position

The Woodland Trust follows and endorses the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) guidelines on conservation translocations.

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Position statement

Trees and flood risk – the Woodland Trust’s position

The Woodland Trust promotes the integration of trees and woodland alongside other natural and traditional flood management measures to help reduce flood risk.

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Case study

Woodland restoration and the fight against tree disease

A case study examining the additional challenges the presence of tree disease can pose when restoring ancient woodland, and the measures required to tackle it.

PDF (650 KB)

Policy paper

Wales is better with trees

The Woodland Trust’s vision for woods and trees in Wales, recognising their value for health and wellbeing, our landscapes, wildlife and livelihoods.

PDF (5.34 MB)

Policy paper

Mae Cymru’n well gyda choed – sut y gall Cymru elwa o goed

Fe dyfodd Prosiect Pontbren o'r angen i leihau costau trwy gyflwyno bridiau gwytnach o wartheg a allai dreulio mwy o amser y tu allan.

PDF (6.26 MB)